What happened on Wednesday May 26, 1943?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1943:

• Churchill and Marshall Travel to North Africa British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. General George Marshall embarked on a strategic journey to North Africa, likely to coordinate Allied military operations during World War II.
• German Rocket and Flying Bomb Testing at Peenemünde At Peenemünde, critical comparison tests were conducted for the Fi.103 (V-1 flying bomb) and A-4 rocket (V-2). German military leadership, including ministers and generals, observed the tests. Two rockets performed exceptionally, traveling 160 miles, while two flying bombs crashed shortly after launch in the Baltic Sea. The Long-Range Bombardment Commission recommended full production of both weapons with top priority, marking a significant moment in World War II weapons development.
• Jews Riot Against Germany in Amsterdam In an act of resistance during the Nazi occupation, Jewish residents of Amsterdam staged a riot against German forces, demonstrating the ongoing struggle and defiance of Jewish communities during the Holocaust.
• First Black Country President Visits US Edwin Barclay, President of Liberia, becomes the first president of an African nation to visit the United States. He was welcomed by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in international relations during World War II.
• Edsel Ford Dies Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company, passed away at the age of 49. His death marked a significant moment in American automotive industry leadership during World War II.
• Erica Terpstra Born Erica Terpstra, a notable Dutch swimmer who later became a prominent politician and president of the Dutch Olympic Committee, was born on this date.

Events in 1943

May 26, 1943: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1943

Newspapers from May. 26, 1943

May 26, 1943 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1943 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1943 can also be written as 5/26/1943 in the US and as 26/5/1943 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1943 in May 1943 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1943:

• Dean Semler

Famous people born in 1943

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1943:

• Edsel Ford

  Son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company.

• Alice Tegnér

  Swedish organist, composer, and educator (b. 1864).

• Rein Boomsma

Famous people who died in 1943

Famous people who died on May 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 26, 1943: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1943 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1943 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1943 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 26, 1943 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:37 am and setting at 01:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1943.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1943

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Someone born on May 26, 1943 is:

82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months

or 4283 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1943?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1943?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1943.

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